AONN+ Blog

We’re thrilled to share that several of our AONN+ leaders and members have been named to the 2025 Cancer Health 25, an annual recognition of individuals making a profound impact in the lives of people affected by cancer.
In June, the AONN+ Policy & Advocacy Committee joined with dozens of like-minded organizations to advocate on behalf of patients through letters addressed to the US House of Representatives. These letters expressed concern over funding cuts to medical research and support for the Family Vaccine Protection Act. Thank you to our committee members for your ongoing work!
This past April, the Association of Cancer Care Centers published the position paper from its recent Community Oncology Research Institute (ACORI) Clinical Trial Design Summit held in the fall. In this editorial, AONN+ Executive Director Candice Roth reflects upon her experience at the Summit and the value of joining forces with other leaders in oncology research and care to address critical barriers and opportunities in clinical trials.
Many members don’t realize this, but the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators has a private Facebook group where they can connect with other patient navigators to engage in discussions, find support, and share interests.
Following their session at the 2025 Midyear Conference and the recent President’s Roundtable, AONN+ members and non-members have had the opportunity to ask President Rani Khetarpal, MBA, and Executive Director Candice Roth, MSN, RN, CENP, about all things related to the Academy.
Delivering on her promise to grow AONN+ and the navigation profession, Executive Director Candice Roth, MSN, RN, CENP, hit the ground running in April with a rigorous travel schedule aimed at building new and existing networks on the Academy’s behalf.
With the window for the 2025 AONN+ Annual Awards opening soon, we wanted to take this opportunity to introduce the new Dr. Harold Freeman One Team Award, which honors navigators who embody the transformative vision Dr. Freeman established in 1990.
Abstract season is here again, making it a great time to hear from Christina Laird, AONN+ Abstract Committee Chair, about the group’s work, achievements, and needs. She also offers some valuable tips for abstract submitters!
Since 2021, the AONN+ Scholarship Program has provided qualifying navigators, social workers, and administrators with assistance to attend our Midyear Conference. In 2025, 6 people were selected to receive support for virtual attendance needs.
With the window for the 2025 AONN+ Annual Awards opening soon, we want to ask, who will YOU nominate for the Lillie D. Shockney Lifetime Achievement Award? This award recognizes an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the field of oncology navigation and to AONN+.